·The 100 Club Of Arizona Provides Assistance To The Families Of Firefighters who are killed in the line of duty. You can make a contribution to this organization in memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots at 100CLUB/GetInvolved/Fund

·A Wildfire Near Yarnell, Has Closed About 15 Miles Of State Route 89, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The roadway is closed just north of Congress to south of Kirkland, from milepost 269 to milepost 285. Drivers traveling north or southbound may use US 93 or Interstate 17 as alternate routes. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. Additional information on active brushfires can be obtained through the Arizona Division of Emergency Management. For the most current information about highway closures and restrictions statewide, visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.gov or call 5-1-1.

·Gov Jan Brewer - Yarnell Fire Hot Shots:“In their honor, I have ordered that all state flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise, July 1, 2013, to sunset, July 3, 2013. I hope all individuals and businesses join in this solemn tribute.”

·Yavapai County GOP Chairman Jim Dutton:Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the firefighters who lost their lives in the Yarnell fire. These brave, young men knew the risks involved yet trained and fought hard to protect the lives, homes and properties of others. We honor them in our hearts and keep their families, loved ones and fellow firefighters in our prayers.As we take time to reflect on this loss, let us come together to grieve, to remember, to express our gratitude to those who demonstrated what it is to be a hero, and to pledge ourselves to live in honor of their bravery. - Jim Dutton, Chairman, and All the Elected Officers, Staff and Members of the Yavapai County Republican Committee

·Congressman David Schweikert: “Words cannot express how heartbroken Joyce and I are at the devastation and loss of life in the Yarnell Hill Fire. Arizona lost some of its best and bravest last night and we owe them our gratitude. Please join me in praying for Yavapai County and the families of all the firefighters lost.”

·Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05): “Last night, Arizona lost 19 heroes in the Yarnell blaze outside Prescott. These brave firefighters fought on the front lines to protect our neighbors and families and their bravery and service to Arizona will be remembered forever. Tragedies like these remind us that our first responders so often sacrifice their own lives to protect their community. My heart goes out to the families and I ask you to join me and Nancy in praying for their comfort and healing.”

·Sen Jeff Flake: Our state is mourning the loss of 19 firefighters who gave their lives battling the Yarnell Hill fire. The tragic deaths of the Granite Mountain Hotshots remind us of the danger that firefighters put themselves in as they battle wildfires and protect our communities. No loss of life is easy, but the deaths the Granite Mountain Hotshots are particularly painful for a small town like Prescott where every citizen will have a connection to the fallen heroes. There is no way to ever fully express the gratitude we have for the sacrifice made by these men, but we can help their families as they grieve for their husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers.

·Robert Graham, Arizona Republican Party Chairman, joined the many community leaders from all over the nation today in asking for prayers and support for the 19 firefighters killed yesterday in the Yarnell fire near Prescott. "Heroic action is taken every minute of every day by our first responders, but somehow we are always caught off guard when the worst happens. These 19 men challenged deadly fires daily to keep us safe, and we must forever keep them and their families in our minds and in our prayers, and remember the incredible sacrifices they made so that we may enjoy our safety and security," said Graham.

·The Congressional Hearing On IRS Abuse And EPA overreach scheduled in Prescott this afternoon was cancelled due to the loss of the 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shots who perished in the Yarnell Hill Fire.It will be scheduled in late July or early August, according to Congressman Paul Gosar.

·Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) Held A Memorial Service this afternoon for Yarnell Fire victims today on the campus of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott Prescott. Attendees will include Rep Matt Salmon, David Schweikert and Trent Franks, as well as Prescott Mayor Marlin Kirkendall, and other city, county and fire officials.

·A New PC Training And Coordination Center For East Maricopa County URAPC petition drive will be open from 6:30-8:30 Wednesdays between July 3 and Sept 4 at the Community room in the City of Mesa Utilities Building, 640 N Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201 (map http://mapq.st/11QViU7) This will be mostly an east valley training center for GOP PC training, turning in petitions for notary processing, petition inspection, supplies and tracking for east Maricopa County.

·Rep Heather Carter Will Be The Guest on Hair on Fire at 4 pm, July 2. Topic wll be the state budget, Medicaid and education. E-Mail questions to: haironfire@q.com

·The Fountain Hills Republican Club Will Have A Booth at the “Fourth at the Fountain” July 4 festivities from 5-10 pm. VFW Post 7507 will host a beer garden. The event also features food vendors, musical entertainmentby the Ageing Hipsters, and a precision night ime sky diving exhibition by the Arizona Skyhawks Parachute Team. Admission is $5 for those over 12. Republican candidates are invited to collect petitions signatures or handout literature at the FHRC booth, but they must remain within the booth and be low key. FHRC Chairman Boe James emphasized, “This is a Patriotic event, not a partisan event.”Contact James: ro_james@yahoo.com

·Phx City Councilwoman Thelda Williams ‘Coffee With A Cop’ from the Cactus Park Precinctis scheduled at 8 am, July 3 at at Mimi’s Café,10214 N. Metro Parkway.

·The National Rifle Association ‘WALL OF GUNS’ raffle , will be available at the Sportsman's Warehouse, 19205 N. 27th Ave, Phxfrom 10 am to 4 pm, July 5,6, and 7. They sell 50 tickets at $20 each and then draw a winner who gets to choose any gun on the banner of available guns, approximately 70+ firearms. If the winner is not enticed by the firearms, he/she may elect to have a $400 Gift Card from Sportsman's Warehouse to purchase anything in the store: another gun in their stock, archery equipment, camping gear, fishing equipment or used for any other merchandise in the store.

·Central Republican Women Of Phoenix Are Assisting The Helen Cole Republican Women in Norman, OK by providing seven $25 gift cards to help the Oklahoma women and their families recover from the devastating tornado that recently destroyed their homes.